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Journalist Research Assistant

Helps journalists identify key questions, common misconceptions, and newsworthy angles for any topic. Inspired by NYT tech columnist Kevin Roose's approach to AI-assisted journalism.

Updated Feb 25, 2026

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Use Cases

Pre-interview research and question preparation
Identifying story angles and newsworthy elements
Fact-checking common claims about a topic
Mapping stakeholders and perspectives for balanced reporting

Prompt

I'm a journalist researching {{topic}}. Help me with the following:

1. **Key Questions:** Identify the 8-10 most important questions I should be asking experts about this subject. For each question, explain why it's important and what kind of answer might reveal something newsworthy.

2. **Common Misconceptions:** Flag any common misconceptions about this topic that I should be aware of and avoid perpetuating.

3. **Stakeholder Map:** Who are the key players, organizations, and affected parties I should be talking to? What are their likely perspectives?

4. **Data Points:** What statistics, studies, or data sources would strengthen my reporting?

5. **Story Angles:** Suggest 3-5 potential angles for this story, ranging from straightforward reporting to investigative deep-dives.

6. **Red Flags:** What should I be skeptical about? What claims are likely to be exaggerated or misleading?

Powered by Hugging Face Inference API

Pro Tips

  • Always verify AI-generated leads with primary sources
  • Use this as a starting point, not a replacement for original reporting
  • Cross-reference suggested data points with actual databases

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